People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Suppressing his anger, the Six-Fingered Black Knight said, "Your Highness, isn't the Mo family's concession enough?"

A hundred years ago, if anyone dared to stop her like this, even a princess, she would have been killed without hesitation.

The Mohists advocate universal love, mutual benefit, and the idea that all people are born equal.

In the eyes of the Mohists, there was not much difference between high and low social status.

This is why the Mohists dared to oppose the nobles of various states, and why the leader of the Mohists dared to reprimand the monarch.

Ideology guides action.

The Mohists embodied this principle to the fullest extent.

Consort Ya said in a deep voice, "That's not the case. As for the Mohists and the Yin-Yang School, as long as they're not in the Fei Xue Pavilion, I don't care!"

The sounds of clanging and rattling could be heard everywhere outside Feixue Pavilion.

Hundreds of Mohists dressed in black and white robes drew their swords.

The sharp sword light was aimed only at Ya Fei.

Cao Ze's expression changed slightly.

I had long heard about the Mohists and how they were in the past, but I never saw it with my own eyes.

Now, seeing these Mohists dare to simultaneously draw their swords and target the princess within the city of Handan and near the royal palace, disregarding their own lives, is truly astounding.

No wonder Han Fei said that knights-errant use martial arts to break the law.

It's not scary if one person isn't afraid of death, but if a group of people aren't afraid of death, no one in power can eat well or sleep soundly.

Either appease and resolve the issue, or... exterminate them completely.

The struggle between ideologies and beliefs is always the most brutal.

Six-Fingered Black Knight took a deep breath and slowly raised his arm.

He knew that once he gave the order...

In places where the Mohists do not go, besides Jixia Academy of yesteryear, Handan will be added to the list.

Even a single misstep could lead to the entire seven kingdoms ostracizing the Mohists.

However, the principles of the Mohist school are the very foundation upon which the Mohist school stands, and the old leader's grudge must be avenged.

Ya Fei frowned deeply. What was wrong with her nephew? He hadn't shown up yet.

She didn't believe Zhao Jia was unaware of her situation.

Did Guo Kai interfere?

In retrospect, the Yin-Yang School's collection of 1,000 gold coins was somewhat hasty.

Cao Ze was right before; if something falls from the sky, it's probably a sign of bad luck.

Yan Fei, on the second floor, coldly watched the impending conflict downstairs without uttering a word.

This is exactly the situation she wanted to see.

They ran away as soon as Six-Fingered Black Knight made a move.

Next, it wasn't them who got into trouble, but the Mo family in Handan.

The Mohists, caught in their own troubles, naturally had no energy left to track down the Yin-Yang School's incursions into Qin.

In hindsight, they realized that they had achieved their goal.

Ya Fei found the situation very difficult.

The Mohists have rarely made a move in many years.

This made her underestimate the determination of the Mo family.

It seems that, regardless of whether she agrees or not, the Mo family is prepared to fight the Yin-Yang family here.

Her Feixue Pavilion wasn't large enough to withstand a Grandmaster's demolition.

Cao Ze took a light breath.

He thought about it a lot. The city guards hadn't come over for so long, which meant someone was blocking them.

It's most likely Guo Kai's doing; accusing him is definitely the answer.

Both Xue Nu and Ya Fei are present now.

Although he didn't understand why Ya Fei was so unyielding, he didn't want anything to happen to Xue Nu and Ya Fei.

"Everyone, please hear me out."

The sight of hundreds of eyes seemed to stir up a cold wind outside the pavilion, causing Cao Ze to feel a slight stinging sensation, as if he had been cut by a knife.

No wonder some say, "A person condemned by a thousand people will die without illness."

Being stared at by hundreds of Mo family disciples, each possessing internal strength and gleaming with shrewdness, even a grandmaster would feel a sense of awe.

Because back in the day, the Mohists actually formed a formation of a hundred Mohists in the martial arts world, which trapped and killed a master of the Yin-Yang School, namely the former Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School.

Chapter 129 Pleasant

When the group of Mohists saw that it was Cao Ze who spoke, a hint of surprise appeared in their cold eyes, which had just been revealed when they drew their swords.

If we say that the five states attacked Qin in the first half of this year, everyone knows about it.

Cao Ze, who rose to fame in the latter half of the year, became known as a typical figure to various countries and schools of thought.

Whether it was speaking out about the Six States in the Zhao court.

Even the grandmaster and renowned master Gongsun Longxin was impressed.

Or perhaps he would lecture on logic and the philosophy of mind at the Handan Hundred Schools Forum.

This made Cao Ze quite famous in the martial arts world and among various schools of thought, almost comparable to the leaders of those schools.

If we add the spread of Journey to the West to that, then...

Among the seven kingdoms now, anyone who doesn't know the name Cao Ze can almost be considered ignorant.

The six-fingered black-clad warrior slowly lowered his raised arm.

"Mr. Cao Ze, please speak."

If he had a choice, he wouldn't want to take action in a high-profile manner.

Cao Ze slowly walked between the two sides.

Having a big reputation and a good reputation makes all the difference.

"May I ask you, Your Excellency, is this journey to avenge our predecessor, Goujian?"

“That’s right! Donghuang Taiyi killed the old leader, and as the leader of the Mohist school, I have a responsibility to avenge him.”

The Six-Fingered Black Knight's face was covered by his black robe, making it impossible to see his expression. Cao Ze could only judge the Six-Fingered Black Knight's exact attitude by his tone of voice.

Seeing that Six-Fingered Black Knight's tone wasn't as resolute as he had imagined, Cao Ze felt more confident in persuading him.

Seeing that Cao Ze seemed to intend to obstruct him, Six-Fingered Black Knight said, "Mr. Cao Ze, are you trying to stop the Mo family from taking revenge?"

Ya Fei's heart tightened, and she slightly parted her rosy cherry lips.

Suddenly remembering Cao Ze's talent, my heart gradually calmed down.

Duanmu Rong stared at Cao Ze with wide eyes, a hint of expectation in her beautiful gaze.

She doesn't like conflict.

Moreover, with her limited experience, she sensed that something was amiss tonight, suggesting that it wasn't just a simple act of revenge.

When the Snow Maiden at the second-floor railing saw Cao Ze appear, she almost cried out, fearing that Cao Ze would be hacked to death by the Mo family's chaotic swords.

The carefree Moon Goddess remarked from the side, "Little girl, you seem to be worried about him?"

The snow woman calmed her breathing and said, "Yes."

"You like him?"

"..."

Yanfei had been keeping an eye on the snow maiden beside her, and was puzzled by the snow maiden's nervous and uneasy behavior.

Is this how you show you like someone?

Cao Ze, downstairs, waved his hand: "No, no, no, I don't mean to stop the Mo family from taking revenge. I also have no right to demand that the Mo family not take revenge."

"The reason I came out is to tell the magnate that every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor."

The Six-Fingered Black Knight said, "Every wrong has its source, and every debt its debtor?"

Cao Ze nodded. "That's right, every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor."

"Does the Grand Master still remember the matter of the Grand Master sacrificing his own family for the greater good?"

Six-Fingered Black Knight frowned, his tone somewhat subtle, and said, "Of course I know."

Cao Ze slowly said, "You are someone who has something to be proud of. To put aside your selfishness to uphold righteousness is truly selfless."

"Your Excellency, for the sake of righteousness, refused King Huiwen's favor and still killed your only son. Do you know why?"

The Six-Fingered Black Knight said, "The law of the Mohists is that those who kill shall die, and those who injure shall be punished!"

"Even as the son of a powerful figure, he is no exception."

Cao Ze said, “That’s right. Han Fei said in the chapter ‘You Du’: ‘The law does not favor the noble, and the rope does not bend. Where the law applies, the wise cannot evade it, and the brave dare not contend with it. Punishment does not spare high officials, and rewards do not overlook even the common people.’”

"As Lord Shang also said, 'If the law is not enforced, it is because those in power violate it. If a prince breaks the law, he shall be punished the same as a commoner.'"

"Everyone is equal before the law."

"The Mohist law states that those who kill should be put to death, and those who injure should be punished; it is nothing more than this."

"Master, am I right?"

After a moment's pause, Six-Fingered Black Knight said, "Not bad."

Cao Ze couldn't help but smile and said, "It's obvious that the Grand Master of the Underworld acted out of righteousness because his only son committed murder. So, if his son hadn't killed anyone, would the Grand Master of the Underworld still have acted out of righteousness?"

"Well... of course not."